Planned Burning Support. Service No. Description of the Fire Weather Services It is understood that planned or prescribed burning is a key deliverable of fire agencies. The provision of Spot Fire Weather forecasts and other support of planned (or prescribed) burning programs is considered a cost-recovery activity. Some jurisdictions are using State Control Centre meteorologists to provide this service on a cost recovery basis. Some agencies consider that the Commonwealth should provide greater funding for prescribed burning programs as this is a Natural Hazard mitigation program, and that one method of Commonwealth support is through the Bureau providing fire weather services for planned burning using its appropriations. Extending the Fire Weather Season to cover the periods of planned burning would require significant extra staff resources. Hazard Services Forum agreed as a supplementary service in April 2017. Supplementary Service
Planned Burning Support. It is understood that planned or prescribed burning is a key deliverable of fire agencies. The provision of Spot Fire Weather forecasts and other support of planned (or prescribed) burning programs is considered a cost-recovery activity. Some jurisdictions are using State Control Centre meteorologists to provide this service on a cost recovery basis. Some agencies consider that the Commonwealth should provide greater funding for prescribed burning programs as this is a Natural Hazard mitigation program, and that one method of Commonwealth support is through the Bureau providing fire weather services for planned burning using its appropriations. Extending the Fire Weather Season to cover the periods of planned burning would require significant extra staff resources. Hazard Services Forum agreed as a supplementary service in April 2017. Supplementary Service
Planned Burning Support. It is understood that planned or prescribed burning is a key deliverable of fire agencies. The provision of Spot Fire Weather forecasts and other support of planned (or prescribed) burning programs is considered a cost-recovery activity. Some jurisdictions are using State Control Centre meteorologists to provide this service on a cost recovery basis. Some agencies consider that the Commonwealth should provide greater funding for prescribed burning programs as this is a Natural Hazard mitigation program, and that one method of Commonwealth support is through the Bureau providing fire weather services for planned burning using its appropriations. Extending the Fire Weather Season to cover the periods of planned burning would require significant extra staff resources. Standard or Supplementary Service to be determined Schedule of Current Flood Services Definitions Flash Flooding means any Flooding of short duration with a relatively high peak discharge in which the time interval between the observable causative event and the Flood is less than six hours. Flood or Flooding means the covering of normally dry land by water that has escaped or been released from the normal confines of: any lake, or any river, creek or other natural watercourse, whether or not altered or modified; or any reservoir, canal or dam, The standard classifications used to describe three severity levels for Flooding, and which are set out in service level specifications applicable in each jurisdiction and accepted by all of the Flood Warning Consultative Committees as at the date of this Agreement, are: Minor Flooding – Causes inconvenience. Low-lying areas next to watercourses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged. In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required. Moderate Flooding – In addition to the above, the area of inundation is more substantial. Main traffic routes may be affected. Some buildings may be affected above the floor level. Evacuation of flood affected areas may be required. In rural areas removal of stock is required. Major Flooding – In addition to the above, extensive rural areas and/or urban areas are inundated. Many buildings may be affected above the floor level. Properties and towns are likely to be isolated and major rail and traffic routes closed. Evacuation of flood affected areas may b...
